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Orfevre
Orfevre ( ja, オルフェーヴル, link=no, foaled May 14, 2008) is a retired Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse and active breeding stallion. In 2011 he won the Japanese Triple Crown and was voted Japanese Horse of the Year. In 2012 he added victories in the Takarazuka Kinen and the Prix Foy but was narrowly beaten in both the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Japan Cup. He acquired the reputation of being an extremely talented but temperamental racehorse. In 2013 Orfevre again won the Prix Foy and finished second in the Arc before ending his career with an eight length win in the Arima Kinen. Background Orfevre (French for "goldsmith") is a chestnut horse with a white blaze, bred by the Shadai Farm in Hokkaido, Japan. His sire Stay Gold, a son of the thirteen time Leading sire in Japan Sunday Silence, was a successful international performer, winning the Dubai Sheema Classic and the Hong Kong Vase. Standing at stud at the Big Red Farm in Hokkaido, he has produced numerous i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arima Kinen
The Arima Kinen (有馬記念) is a Grade I flat horse race in Japan open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above and the world's largest betting horserace. Retrieved Jan 17/2021 It is run over a distance of 2,500 metres (approximately 1 mile and furlongs) at , and it takes place annually in late December. It is one of the two "All-Star" races in Japanese horse racing; the other is the in late June. The event was first run in 1956, and it was i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prix Foy
The Prix Foy is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbred colts and fillies aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September. The race serves as a trial for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, which is held at the same venue three weeks later. History The event is named in memory of Henri Foy (1872–1954), a long-serving member of the Société d'Encouragement, a former governing body of horse racing in France. It was established in 1955, and originally called the Prix Henri Foy. The race was initially contested over 2,300 metres, and for a period it was open to horses aged three or older. It was cut to 2,200 metres in 1961, and the minimum age was raised to four in 1967. Its title was shortened to the Prix Foy in 1969. The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Prix Foy was given Group 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Ship
Gold Ship ( ja, ゴールドシップ, link=no) is a Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse. In a racing career which began in July 2011, he ran twenty-eight times and won thirteen races. As a two-year-old in 2011, he won his two of his four races. In 2012, he won the Satsuki Shō and the Kikuka Shō, the first and third legs of the Japanese Triple Crown. In December, he defeated a strong field in the weight-for-age invitational Arima Kinen, which led to his being rated the best three-year-old racehorse in the world by some authorities. As a four-year-old, he ran disappointingly in the Tennō Shō but returned to form to win the Takarazuka Kinen. As a five-year-old, Gold Ship became the first horse to record a second victory in the Takarazuka Kinen and in 2015 he added a win in the Tennō Shō. He was known for his unpredictable temperament, with major wins being interspersed with inexplicably poor efforts. Background Gold Ship is a light-coloured grey horse bred in Japan by his own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Cup
The is one of the most prestigious horse races in Japan. It is contested on the last Sunday of November, post time of 15:40 at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo at a distance of 2400 meters (about miles) run under weight for age conditions with a maximum of 18 horses on turf (grass). With a purse of ¥476 million (about US$5.8 million), the Japan Cup is one of the richest races in the world. The Japan Cup is an invitational event. During a relatively short history, the race has established itself as an international contest with winners from Japan, North America, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany and Italy. The Japan Cup has produced some of the most memorable finishes seen in Japanese racing. Along with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Melbourne Cup and the Breeders' Cup, the race ranks as one of the great end-of-year events. The Japan Racing Association established the Japan Cup as an international invitational race in order for local racehorses to hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JRA Award For Best Older Male Horse
The is a title awarded annually by the Japan Racing Association (JRA). Since 1987 the honor has been part of the JRA Awards. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): * Orfevre – ''2012, 2013'' * Kitasan Black is a Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse and prospective sire. In a three-year track career he won twelve of his twenty races including seven Grade 1 events, won four JRA Awards and set the record for prize money won in Japan. He was a stayer who ... – ''2016, 2017'' Winners References {{reflist Horse racing in Japan: JRA Awards Horse racing awards Horse racing in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, France, over a distance of 2,400 metres and scheduled to take place each year, usually on the first Sunday in October. Popularly referred to as the "Arc", it is the world's most prestigious all-aged horse race. Its roll of honour features many highly acclaimed horses, and its winners are often subsequently regarded as champions. It is currently the world's second-richest turf race (behind The Everest). A slogan of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, first used on a promotional poster in 2003, describes the event as "''Ce n'est pas une course, c'est un monument''" – "It's not a race, it's a monument". History Origins The Société d'Encouragement, a former governing body of French racing, had initially restricted its races to thoroughbreds born and bred in Fran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple Crown Of Thoroughbred Racing
The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, often shortened to Triple Crown, is a series of horse races for Thoroughbreds, often restricted to three-year-olds. Winning all three of these Thoroughbred horse races is considered the greatest accomplishment in Thoroughbred racing. The term originated in mid-19th-century England and nations where Thoroughbred racing is popular each have their own Triple Crown series. English Triple Crowns In England, where the term Triple Crown originated with West Australian's three wins in 1853, it is made up of: # The 2,000 Guineas Stakes, run over 1 mile (1,609 metres) at Newmarket Racecourse in Newmarket, Suffolk # The Derby, run over 1 mile 4 furlongs and 10 yards (2,423 metres) at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, Surrey # The St Leger Stakes, run over 1 mile 6 furlongs and 132 yards (2,937 metres) at Town Moor in Doncaster, Yorkshire Since the 2,000 Guineas was first run in 1809, fifteen horses (including three winners of substitute races a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Stakes (Japan)
The Spring Stakes is a Japanese Grade 2 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and fillies run over a distance of 1,800 metres at Nakayama Racecourse, Funabashi, Chiba. The race is run in March and serves as a major trial race for the Satsuki Sho. It was first run in 1952. Among the winners of the race have been Shinzan, Narita Brian, Bubble Gum Fellow, Neo Universe, Meisho Samson and Orfevre. Winners since 1994 Earlier winners * 1952 - Asatomo * 1953 - Cheerio * 1954 - Taka O * 1955 - Nancy Shine * 1956 - Kitano O * 1957 - Hikaru Meiji * 1958 - Daigo Homare * 1959 - Meitai * 1960 - Kodama * 1961 - Yukiro * 1962 - Kanetsu Seki * 1963 - Meizui * 1964 - Shinzan Shinzan (シンザン; 2 April 1961 – 13 July 1996) was a thoroughbred racehorse that won the Japanese Triple Crown. Background Shinzan was a bay horse bred by Yoshimatsu Matsuhashi. He was sired by Irish Derby winner Hindostan. His dam ... * 1965 - Dai Koter * 1966 - Shogun * 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kobe Shimbun Hai
The Kobe Shimbun Hai (Japanese 神戸新聞杯) is a Japanese Grade 2 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old Thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 2400 metres at Hanshin Racecourse in September, but was contested over 2000 metres until 2006. The Kobe Shimbun Hai was first run in 1953 and was elevated to Grade 2 status in 1984. It serves as a trial race for the Kikuka Sho. Winners of the race have included Deep Impact, Zenno Rob Roy and Orfevre. Winners since 2000 The 2020 race took place at Chukyo Racecourse over 2200 metres. Earlier winners * 1984 - Daizen Silver * 1985 - Speed Hero * 1986 - Takeno Komayoshi * 1987 - Max Beauty * 1988 - Yaeno Dia * 1989 - Osaichi George * 1990 - Center Shokatsu * 1991 - Long Title * 1992 - Kyoei Bowgun * 1993 - Biwa Hayahide The is a Japanese short-necked wooden lute traditionally used in narrative storytelling. The is a plucked string instrument that first gained popularity in China before spreading throughout Eas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Racing Association Hall Of Fame
The Horse Racing Hall of Fame ( ja, 競馬の殿堂) is a Japanese horse racing memorial hall which was installed on September 2, 1985 at the JRA Horse Racing Museum, Fuchu, Tokyo. It was founded by Japan Racing Association to honor the achievements of race horses, jockeys and trainers. Race horses inducted into the Hall of Fame are called ''Kensho-ba'' ( 顕彰馬) while jockeys and trainer are called ''Kensho-sha'' ( 顕彰者) by the Japan Racing Association. Race horse Nomination The selection of a race horse for the Hall of Fame is decided annually by a vote in April. It is voted on by mass communication and newspeople who have been involved in the horse racing news for more than ten years. Racehorses are inducted into the Hall of Fame if they gather over three-quarters of the total vote. Voters can vote for race horses which: *Have won more than three Grade 1 races. *Have had excellent racing and breeding results (sired a G1 winner more than five or bred G1 winner m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Horse Of The Year
The Japanese Horse of the Year is the highest honor given in Japanese thoroughbred horse racing. It is awarded annually by the Japan Racing Association (JRA). Since 1987 the honor has been part of the JRA Awards. This award originally started as part of the Keishū Sha Awards in 1954 and since 1972 part of the Yūshun Awards. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): * Shinzan – ''1963, 1964'' * Speed Symboli – ''1967, 1970'' * Hoyo Boy – ''1980, 1981'' * Symboli Rudolf – ''1984, 1985'' * Symboli Kris S – ''2002, 2003'' * Deep Impact - ''2005, 2006'' * Vodka – ''2008, 2009'' * Gentildonna – ''2012, 2014'' * Kitasan Black – ''2016, 2017'' * Almond Eye Almond Eye ( Japanese アーモンドアイ, foaled 10 March 2015) is a champion Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Japanese Fillies' Triple Crown in 2018, and holds a world record over 2,400 meters on turf. She is also a two-time winn ... – ''2018, 2020'' Honorees References Horse racing awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunday Silence
Sunday Silence (March 25, 1986 – August 19, 2002) was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In 1989, he won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes but failed to complete the Triple Crown when he was defeated in the Belmont Stakes. Later in the same year, he won the Breeders' Cup Classic and was voted American Champion Three-Year-Old Colt and American Horse of the Year. Sunday Silence's racing career was marked by his rivalry with Easy Goer, whom he had a three to one edge over in their head-to-head races. Easy Goer, the 1988 American Champion Two-Year-Old Colt finished second to Sunday Silence in the Kentucky Derby by lengths and the Preakness by a nose then in the Breeders' Cup Classic by a neck. Easy Goer prevailed by eight lengths in the Belmont. Both horses were later voted into the American Hall of Fame. After his retirement from racing, Sunday Silence attracted little support by breeders in the United States and was exported to Japan. He was the L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
